Amanpour and Company

July 13, 2020

Christiane speaks with Beto O' Rourke about the politics of coronavirus in his home state of Texas. She also speaks with The Atlantic science writer Ed Yong about the latest on the virus and musicians Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey about Price's new record. Walter Isaacson speaks with retired three-star General Vincent Stewart about why he chose to speak out about racism.

Beto O'Rourke Talks Texas Pandemic and Politics

2m 52s

President Trump today retweeted an assertion that doctors, the CDC, the media and the Democrats are lying about COVID-19. This doesn’t seem to be helping his polling, where he is flagging in key states that he won in 2016. Some polls show the race tightening in Texas, which last turned blue in 1976. Former presidential contender Beto O’Rourke joins the show to talk about the pandemic and politics.

Previews + Extras

  • The Atlantic's Ed Yong With the Latest on COVID-19: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Atlantic's Ed Yong With the Latest on COVID-19

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    The latest COVID-19 research shows that coronavirus can damage major organs and ravage the body with blood clots, while a new study from King’s College London reports that any immunity earned from having the illness could be lost in months. Ed Yong, The Atlantic’s top science and health writer, joins the program to explain the latest on the virus.

  • "Please, Take Your Knee Off Our Necks So We Can Breathe": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Please, Take Your Knee Off Our Necks So We Can Breathe"

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    After George Floyd’s death, Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart (Ret.) felt compelled to speak up for future generations of Black Americans, writing an op-ed titled “Please Take Your Knee Off Our Necks So We Can Breathe.” He speaks exclusively with Walter Isaacson, in his first TV interview since the article was published.

  • Musician Margo Price Plays a New Track: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Musician Margo Price Plays a New Track

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    Country musician Margo Price is making waves with her latest album, “That’s How Rumors Get Started,” which weaves together issues from motherhood to healthcare. Price has experienced prison and homelessness, and funded her first album by selling her car and wedding ring. She joins the program alongside her collaborator and husband, Jeremy Ivey, to discuss her new record and to play a track.

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